Transit & Public Transportation Security Services

Allied Universal® is the leading provider of security solutions for the transit sector across the nation, helping safeguard the critical infrastructure that keeps our communities moving. With more than 2,900 highly trained Security Professionals supporting 45 transit systems and securing over 635 sites, we understand the unique challenges facing transportation agencies of all sizes. From bus and rail yards to onboard security, fare enforcement, revenue protection, passenger assistance, and station security, we provide comprehensive security services tailored to the needs of each system. Backed by a dedicated team of transit security experts, we deliver comprehensive support, industry best practices, and proven strategies to enhance safety and efficiency across the transportation network.

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    Partnership

    We work with municipal organizations, local law enforcement, and property and business owners to support the safety of commuters and travelers while providing a great customer experience.

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    Safety

    We can help transit organizations mitigate risk, identify and prevent reoccurring problems, deter vagrancy and vandalism, increase passenger safety and fare compliance, and support suspicious activity and package reporting.

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    Training

    Our transportation Security Professionals are trained in our specialized School of Transit Security curriculum and FTA-compliant programs. We also train in first aid, CPR, and AED, emergency response planning, active shooter preparedness, as well as Transportation Safety Institute and Federal Transit Administration certifications and programs. 

Customized Security Solutions for the Transit Sector

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Benefit from the advantages of working with Allied Universal:

  • Ease of doing business:

    Dedicated branch leaders, client managers, field managers, operations managers, trainers and recruiters work together to support your security and safety objectives. User-friendly scheduling tools and payroll systems make it easy to work with us.

  • Unprecedented transparency:

    Gain insight into our service performance through our local teams, regular operational business reviews, and sophisticated business intelligence and AI workforce management tools.

  • The best hires for you:

    Our expansive recruiting network, sophisticated hiring tools, and practical, on-site training programs help ensure you have the right, qualified transportation security officers and staff.

  • Safety:

    We help keep your transit system safe and secure. Our team of Security Professionals is trained to improve risk mitigation and the experience for your commuters.

  • Visibility:

    A highly visible team of Security Professionals provides deterrence and helps reduce security incidents through a vigilant, uniformed staff.

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Transit Security Experts

In the dynamic transit sector, having a security technology and services partner with deep domain expertise is essential. At Allied Universal®, we bring years of specialized knowledge and a deep understanding of the unique security challenges facing transportation systems. Our comprehensive security solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of your facilities. We  assess and refine our security procedures and protocols for every site, whether train, bus or subway to enhance safety, improve efficiency, and adapt to evolving threats—helping ensure your transit system remains secure, reliable, and resilient.

What Our Transit and Transportation Clients Say About Us
 

The site supervisor does an excellent job maintaining the post orders and training officers reporting to our site. She communicates with me on issues taking place in real time and demonstrates professionalism on a daily basis. She is truly an asset to our process and a huge benefit to your organization.

The account has been exceptionally strong for the last two years. The security staff has made a considerable difference.

Your company is providing the best gate security we have ever had at our large facility.

Allied has been responsive and adaptive in a challenging environment.

The quality of our security team is exceptional, and management responds immediately to our questions and concerns.

We have a great relationship with our security team. They are dependable, on time and very professional. No complaints. Great job.